1. What are the three principles of radiation safety?

A. Time, Distance, and Shielding

B. kVp, mAs, and Time

C. Dosimetry, Shielding, and Restraints

2. What does the acronym A.L.A.R.A. stand for?

A. A Lead Apron Restricts Accidents

B. Acceptable Location And Radiographic Accuracy

C. As Low As Reasonably Achievable

3. What does the kVp setting control?

A. Penetrating Power

B. Amount of Radiation

C. Exposure Time

4. What does the mAs setting control?

A. Penetrating Power

B. Amount of Radiation

C. Exposure Time

5. Which form of shielding is to be worn by personnel in the x-ray room?

A. Lead Apron

B. Thyroid Shield

C. Lead Gloves (when holding)

D. All of the above

6. Where is the dosimeter badge to be worn?

A. Under the apron at the neck

B. Outside of the apron at the neck

C. Outside of the apron at the waist

7. Which is an acceptable form of patient restraint?

A. Held by staff wearing lead gloves

B. Sandbags

C. Table mounted tie downs

D. All of the above

8. What classification does X-radiation fall under?

A. Ionizing

B. Non-Ionizing

C. Ionic

9. Who is responsible for radiation safety?

A. Doctor

B. Technician

C. Everyone

10. What is necessary when performing a lateral radiograph of the thorax?

A. Use calipers to measure the patient

B. Perform exposure on inspiration

C. Mark the side that is down

D. All of the above

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